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Company Description Scalian is a multinational engineering consulting firm with over 35 years of experience and nearly 5,500 specialists across 11 countries. We provide expertise in Operations & Technology and Information Technology to a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, railways, and energy, supporting their development. At Scalian, people are at the heart of our priorities. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to achieve your professional goals in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are primarily looking for strong Test Engineers (Automotive Security) with automation capabilities. Proven experience in testing, test case creation, execution, and automation is more important than deep cybersecurity expertise. Rack (HiL) and component testing in named fields, like TLS, IPSec and so on, see below. Linux, SSH, POSIX, and QNX experience are considered strong advantages but are not mandatory. Primary Focus Test case design, test automation, test execution, defect analysis, regression testing, and test suite maintenance. Testing Experience (Mandatory) Strong software/system testing background with proven experience in test case creation, test execution, result analysis, and validation activities. Requirements-Based Testing (Mandatory) Ability to analyze requirements/specifications and derive structured, traceable test cases. Test Automation (Mandatory) Experience with Python-based test automation and scripting. Defect Management (Mandatory) Experience in defect analysis, ticket creation, regression testing, verification of fixes, and root cause investigations. Test Management Tools (Mandatory) Experience with ALM/test management tools such as Octane, Jira, Codebeamer, or comparable platforms. Version Control & CI/CD Git and basic CI/CD knowledge (e.g., Jenkins). Linux & SSH (Preferred) Comfortable working on Linux systems via SSH, collecting logs, executing commands, and performing basic troubleshooting. Networking (Preferred) Basic understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Wireshark trace analysis. Automotive Experience (Preferred) Experience in automotive ECU testing, integration, validation, or cybersecurity projects. Automation Frameworks (Preferred) ECU-TEST, AmTS, or comparable test automation frameworks. Cybersecurity (Preferred) Exposure to automotive cybersecurity testing and technologies such as TLS/DTLS, IPsec, MACsec, or SOME/IP. POSIX / Embedded Systems (Nice to Have) Exposure to POSIX-based operating systems and embedded Linux environments. QNX (Nice to Have) Any practical experience with QNX-based systems is highly appreciated but not mandatory. BMW highlights QNX as relevant especially for OS-Security-related topics. Additional Nice-to-Haves CANoe, Bash/Shell scripting, Automotive Ethernet, basic C/C++, Jenkins, Codebeamer, Octane. Language Fluent English required. Working Style Independent, structured, analytical, and capable of working in an international project environment.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
